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Hi there Eileen.  Just wanted to see by chance if you know a good answer to this.  Can I cover an old desk that is solid wood with Formica?  If I had someone do it professionally what does that usually run?  I'm at a loss with this one any & all help is much appreciated.  Thank you for your time.   : )

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Hi Nicole
Nice to hear from you.
Well Formica is pretty thin so I guess this would be possible but what a job to cover the entire desk.
What about just doing the top and adding a nice edging?
This type of work would be classed as carpenter work here in Canada, and you can hire a good carpenter here for 25.00 per hour.
The top I estimate would not take more than 3 hours to apply that and an edging (probably less)
Thats a starting point for you Nicole.
I could not possibly guess the time involved in covering the entire desk but it would be substantial.
Hope this helps
Regards
Eileen

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Hi..I can answer most questions about the repairing,stripping and refinishing of all your old furniture and wood items(the things we call antiques)I can give advice about what to buy/avoid at auctions/flea markets. I do not give appraisals on antiques.

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